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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998.68, 8,994.52 and 2,048.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998.68, 8,994.52 and 2,048.61 is: 3,071.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998.68 : 8,994.52 = 2,048.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998.68/8,994.52 = 2,048.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998.68x = 8,994.52 × 2,048.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998.68x = 18,426,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426,263.62/5,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.72

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